Guidebook for Bloomington
Essentials
Bloomingfoods Market & Deli Near West Side
316 W 6th StLocal Coop
Food Scene
Hopscotch Coffee
235 W Dodds StLocal coffee grounds and teas, locally owned.
Samira Restaurant
100 W 6th StAfghani deliciousness
The Owlery Restaurant
118 W 6th StVegan and Vegetarian restaurant
Anyetsang's Little Tibet Restaurant
415 East 4th StreetA variety of foods to choose from, locally owned, and cozy atmosphere.
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Lennie's and the Bloomington Brewing Co. Brewpub
514 E Kirkwood Ave A variety of foods to choose from, locally owned, and cozy atmosphere.
Rockits Famous Pizza
222 N Walnut StOpen late, historical pizzeria
Also a pub, has great burgers. All meat locally sourced.
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Nick's English Hut
423 E Kirkwood AveAlso a pub, has great burgers. All meat locally sourced.
Juanitas Taco Shop
290 N Coast Hwy 101Best Mexican food in town, locally owned.
Rainbow Bakery
201 S Rogers StVegan bakery
Function Brewing
108 E 6th StA local brewery with tasty sandwiches.
Parks & Nature
Pretty close to town, beautiful trails and lake. Can seasonally rent canoes and there are full moon paddles in the summer!
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Griffy Lake
Pretty close to town, beautiful trails and lake. Can seasonally rent canoes and there are full moon paddles in the summer!
Caves, small waterfalls, and historical damn.
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Leonard Springs Nature Park
4685 S Leonard Springs RdCaves, small waterfalls, and historical damn.
Arts & Culture
Interesting and interactive exhibits
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Mathers Museum of World Cultures
416 N Indiana AveInteresting and interactive exhibits
Jordan @ Musical Arts Center
101 Jordan DrOperas and Ballets
Advertised for kids, but also for the child within!
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WonderLab Science Museum
308 W 4th StAdvertised for kids, but also for the child within!
Monroe County Public Library
303 E Kirkwood AveAmazing collection and interactive media center.
Shopping
Gather
116 N Walnut StLocally crafted gifts!
Fair trade gifts from around the world. I could spend hours looking at everything in there! great quality!
Global Gifts
122 N Walnut StFair trade gifts from around the world. I could spend hours looking at everything in there! great quality!
Not Just Rugs
1117 N College AveHandmade Native American Art
Moon Stones
322 E Kirkwood AveJewelry, crystals, accessories. Locally owned.
Entertainment & Activities
Indiana University Cinema
1213 E 7th StGBLTQ+ bar; chill vibes, fun dancing, great drinks including mocktails!
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The Back Door
207 S College AveGBLTQ+ bar; chill vibes, fun dancing, great drinks including mocktails!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1905 S Walnut St